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    VGN-FZ38M windows 7 64 bit battery problems

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by actionman36, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. actionman36

    actionman36 Newbie

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    Hi

    i bought a used VGN-FZ38M a few months ago that had a faulty battery. I knew this prior to purchase but got the laptop for a really good price so wasn't too bothered.

    Anyways, it came with vista 32 bit on it which i'm not a fan of so i bought a windows 7 home premium disc with both the 32 & 64 bit versions included.

    I installed win 7 64 bit about 1 month ago & it's been totally fine & i've been just running the laptop from the mains adapter.

    I finally decided to order a battery last week so bought a replacement from an online store. It came today along with a drivers disc.

    After trying to instal the drivers i get a message telling me it won't run with my 64 bit bios.

    I really don't want to have to mess about installing the 32 bit version so I was wondering if anybody knows of a way to fix this?

    thanks


    Craig
     
    actionman36, Mar 24, 2011
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  2. ssssssssss

    ssssssssss Notebook Evangelist

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    Is this one of those dodgy no-name batteries that come with some sort of BIOS hack, to try and prevent the system refusing to use it because it's not genuine?
     
    ssssssssss, Mar 24, 2011
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    actionman36 Newbie

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    yep it seems so!! i didn't know it came with a drivers disc until it arrived this morning
     
    actionman36, Mar 24, 2011
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    ssssssssss Notebook Evangelist

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    If you can return it for a refund, do so.

    I would advise never to use non-OEM batteries.
     
    ssssssssss, Mar 24, 2011
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    i've emailed the seller explaning my problems. I can't see how they can refuse a refund as they stated it worked with windows 7 but didn't state nly with 32 bit version
     
    actionman36, Mar 24, 2011
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